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An Android App I built to manage Private DNS easily

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A System Level DNS Toggling App I Built

by arkaputatunda·Feb 14, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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The Take

Makes flipping the system Private DNS on Android painless — includes a quick‑settings tile, an installable APK on GitHub Releases, and clear notes about the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS step so users know when ADB/root is required. It’s a pragmatic, single-purpose tool, but it’s held back by permission friction and lacks nicer features like per-app profiles, DNS validation or DoH support that would push it beyond a handy utility.

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Security
Target Audience

Android power users and privacy-conscious users who want fast access to system Private DNS settings

Post Description

Backstory: Since a few months, I caught myself frequently in the settings app to change the DNS settings. Hence I thought of making the settings more accessible through a shortcut. As a solution for this, I am building Private DNS, an app to quickly toggle between different DNS providers and toggle it on/off whenever needed. I also added a quick settings tile for the app so you can do the same via the quick settings anytime without opening the app.

Can you give me some feedback on the app, about the necessary features for such an app?

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